Evaluation of Changing the Scripts Intervention in Nigeria
The Center on Gender Equity and Health is evaluating a multimedia social and behavior change (SBC) intervention in Kano and Kaduna states in Nigeria to assess its impact, cost-efficiency and how it works. The intervention, led by BBC Media Action, uses radio, TV, other media, community outreach and SBC approaches to in
| Condition(s) | Unintended Pregnancy Prevention |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The Center on Gender Equity and Health is evaluating a multimedia social and behavior change (SBC) intervention in Kano and Kaduna states in Nigeria to assess its impact, cost-efficiency and how it works. The intervention, led by BBC Media Action, uses radio, TV, other media, community outreach and SBC approaches to increase women's and couples' ability to make and act on reproductive and family planning decisions. Over a three-year period (2025- 2028), we will use a mixed-methods prospective longitudinal cohort study design to meet the research objectives. This includes estimating the impact of the intervention on use and intent to use modern contraception (alone, when combined with other family planning programs, and among non-users), exploring the pathways through which the intervention |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: All eligibility criteria based on self-report: * Aged 15-44 years old at baseline * Female * Sexually active (based on self-report; i.e., in union) * Able to provide informed consent * Current residence in the selected intervention or comparison area Exclusion Criteria: * Are not considered sexually active (i.e. not in union) * Are unable to provide consent * Are younger than 15 years and older than 44 years at baseline |
| Ages | 15 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Lead sponsor | University of California, San Diego |
| Locations | Kaduna, Nigeria; Kano, Nigeria; Nasarawa, Nigeria |
| Start date | 2026-04-13 |
| NCT ID | NCT07527364 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07527364 |